Callicarpa dichotoma

Beautyberry, Purple Berry Bush

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Deciduous shrub prized for vivid purple berries in fall/winter. Native to East Asia, features yellow autumn foliage and fragrant flowers in summer.
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Plant Details

Common Name Beautyberry, Purple Berry Bush
Family Lamiaceae
Genus Callicarpa
Species Dichotoma
Origin China, Japan, Korea
Blooming Summer small purple flowers
Leaf Color Green turning yellow/orange in autumn
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining loamy soil, slightly acidic to neutral pH required for optimal growth and berry color.

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Watering

Water regularly during active growing season. Allow topsoil to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly during winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun is essential for best berry production; tolerates partial shade in very hot climates but reduces flowering.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before new growth emerges for optimal foliage and fruit development.

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Pruning

Prune after flowering or in late winter while dormant to maintain shape, remove dead wood, and encourage berry production.

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 3 months
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Aug
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eco Leaf Persistence 8 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 40000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 60%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
350 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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